davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15
EoR sALE-Unimproved Property.

E'oR sALE-Unimproved Property.
80 lots on N Y ave and n st n o will bc sold
singly or as desired; good width; not deep;
terms easy; splendid opportunity for builders.
FOR sALE-t3 fine building lots on NJ
ave Q; 20 n front; all graded; price low;
grand chance for investment.
FOR sALE-450OO 50 It, within block of
horse cars, II G; ready for building: sewer.
water and gas In square; bargain If purchased
within short time.
FOR sALE-one of tho hest lots on NJ st n
W, near \ II ave, at very low figure.
FOR SALE--Elcgant building lot on Conn
ave, 1900 50 II, at $3.50.
FOR sALE-very desirable lot on Mass ave
W, south 'front.' very fine location.
FOR SALE-Beautlful building lot on II
ave, near Iowa Circle; price Of lot, 5000.
FOR SALE-Ntass ave n W, several very de-
slrablo lots with southern exposure; easy
terms.
FOR SALE-On est n w, original lots well
adapted for subdlviding; neighborhood i'm
proving.
FOR SALE-Very cheap-Lot on 81 ST n @,
near street cars; suitable for 10 small dw'ngs.
Choice lots In all suburban subdivisions.
GEO. p. GoFF,
No fIoO " v ava
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15

IL tldcatcs gi5. gi6, 9iT, 0i8 and 90, one
share each, issued by the citizens Equitable
building Association OF Georgetown, ID, o.
tsCcund serio }, 10 Il. u. and A. u. GrOpley.
been made for the issue OF duplicate certih.
CUtpg,
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15

IF the corporations are not above
the courts, 1t begins to look as though
Senator Stanford and his associates
would be compelled to answer the
questions put TO them by the Pacific
Railroad Commissioners relative to
The expense account of the Central
Pacific. They are searching interroga-
tories, 1t is true, and calculated to uu.
earth great many secrets that the
good Senator would rather keep under
cover; but the public has creditor.
interest in the Central Pacific. 1t has
right 10 know all about its receipts
and disbursements. If there are
vouchers unaccouuted for amounting
TO two million dollars, it's the Govern
ments business to point out into whose
pockets this vast sun went-who ma
nipulated the expenditure and who
prolitcd by 1t, and what legislation was
defeated or carried through Its per.
suasive influence The Central Pacific
is not n private concern, like mans
house, exempt from invasion. 1t Is Il
public corporation, the creation of Con.
gress, and Congress should insist upon
knowing all about the creatures $
habits.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15
EQUITABLE

-15so EQUITABLE
COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
EQUITABLE BUILDING" 1908 + ST.
AssETs-S772,O ,O5GOi
Shares In the 18th issue are open for sub.
sCiiption.
Pamphlets explaining the object and ad.
yantages of the Association are furnished
upon application.
Ofce hours from 0 n. m. to d.30 p. IN. On
the first Wednesday In each month open
from to 8 p. M. on which day advances will
be made promptly at 7:30 O'Clock p. m.
THOMAS soNIERyfLLE, Prest.
JNO. JOY EDISON, sec'y.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15
fOR RENT...HQuSsS.


LOR RENT-Brick House, o Rooms,
H mod imps; price SIS per month, n W
corner Conn ave and st.
EOR RENT-l1-Room Brick, $50,
Il and Groom frame, $50 30; good location;
northw west section.
j W. p. MYERS s SON, l42s N Y ave.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15

+ OsT-Aug. 10, Set of Plans and
IL Specifications, Reward If left at 90 p
stnw,
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15

AARON \. SARGENT, cx United
States Senator, who died In San Fran
cisco yesterday, was native of New.
buryport, Mass, and 60 years of age.
lie was one OF the California Forty.
miners" and was admitted to the bar
of that State in 1854. He served three
terms in the House of Representatives
at Washington from 1861 to 1867, and
was elected TO the United States Senate
in 1873, serving full term. Early In
Mr.. Garfleld's administration he was
appointed Minister to Germany. He
was fine lawyer and man of good
general abilities, but as diplomat at
Berlin he fell below the mark and sue.
ceeded only in provoking q quarrel
with Bismarck on the hog question,
which the grim Chancellor has scarcely
got over yet. Mr.. Sargent was highly
esteemed In Washington, however, and
will be remembered as one of the best
friends the District ever had.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15

EOR SALE--1O Lots, East Fronts,
Il 2ixll5la feet to alley on 2lst st, bet n
and o; all on grade; sidewalks and asphalt
pavemcnts. These lots aro most desrably
located In the finest section of the city, and
will be sold singly or altogether. Any one
wishing to buy lot to build home on will
find these most pleasantly situated and prices
low for locality.
1920 st n W.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15
FOR Observation-Disclosures,

EOR SALE-At n Bargnin-One Wal
IT nut doing table, Z pillows, / large rock
ing chair, lounge, clock. 80 Il ST W.
NOR sAIE-SmalI Cigar StoroI Goud
II location. Apply at m North Capitol ST.,
after pm.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15
WANTED...R00MS.

:" "ASTED-Gentl wife and 9
w children desire lst or I'd floor of or
4 rooms, furnished, for housekeeping, In any
respectable part Of the city; reasonable rent
paid promptly In advance; answers must slate
rent, etc; full particulars or no notice taken.
Address CASH, Critic office.
w ANTED-Gentlcman In the Pub
w lie service desires furnished room; no
questions asked Address It. o. FISHER,
city p. o.
yHTANTED-To Rent, by August 10, 3
w or 4 unturnished communicating
rooms suitable for light housekeeping; rent
not TO exceed si5 per month; northwest pro.
ferIcd; references exchanged. Address
JOHNSON Critic office.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15
DOR SALE

EOR SALE
sevon.room house on 1ith st, lot 10xtOo, with
frame stable; is near to wide alley. may be
easily converted into business property; price
$500. -
J.w. p. MYERS g. SON,
ft1g N Y ave
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15
BAY RIDGE,
On the Chesapeake.
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.

Thc most complete IN all Its appointments
of any resort on Chesapeake Bay or Potomac
River. splendid music by the Naval Acad-
emy Band. First'class restaurant.
JULY %, 1887,
Trains leave Baltimore and Ohio X. II.
depot, Washington, week days, at l:l5 a. M,
240 p. m. and 4;i0 p. IN. Arrive at Bay Ridge
lOA5 4, M, $50 p. IN. and $50 p. IN. Return
ing; Leave Bay Ridge so5 q M, ep: M, 8 D. m,
$40 y. M, 0:l5 p. N. and 1880 D. m. On Sun
days, leave Washington 10 a. m, . p. m. and
2. IN. Arrive at Bay Ridge 11:l5 m,
3:l5 p. m. aud f:i5 p. m. Returning, leave Bay
Ridge S05 u. M, ~ noon, 500 p. m. and 0:c0
p, m. Arrive at Washington 10:35 a. m, 1:l0
p. M. 0:15 p. IN. and 1880 p. m.
ROUND TRIP TICKETS, ONE DOLLAR.
Tickets on sale at B. n o. ticket of1ces In
Washington. On Sundays tickets sold at b.
Il o. depot. only. See advertisement of Bay
Ridge Company for special attractions from
time to time.
w. NJ. CLEMENTS, OK LORD,
Manager Gen'l Pass. Agent.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15
WANIED SITUATIONS.

wv u Young CoIored wo-
w man, q situation as chambermRid or
TO do general hoisowork. Apply at 1850 l.
st
M TANTED - situation as Type
w writer. by young man; law or private
business; references. T. W. PARKER, Critic
office.
9" ANTED-A seamstress Wants n
w place by the day or week; childrcn's
clothes specially. Address ANNIE, Critic
Office,
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15

ONE of the most encouraging signs
in the political skies Is the inability of
the United Labor party and the Social
let's of New York to harmonic. Their
distinctive elements are too radically
different to assimilate or compromise.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15

THE Pittsburg Leaie, has been can.
vassing the Presidential preferences
of about 5000 Of its Subscribers In
Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia,
and of siXty-two candidates named as
first choice, finds that Blaine leads,
with Cleveland good second. Robert
T. Lincoln third, Sherman, fourth and
Conkllng fifth, In the city of Pitts.
burg Lincoln leads, Sherman follows
and Governor Hin comes In third.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15

AS INVESTIGATION of the great rail.
road catastrophe in Illinois proceeds
the theory that 1t was caused by Ia.
cendiarism with view to wrecking the
train grows less plausible. The burn.
ing of the bridge would seem to have
been occasioned through the neglect or
carelessness of the section men, thus
throwing the responsibility on the
railway company, 1t will be re-
sponsibillty that the company, which
was only lately reorganized by sale to
the first mortgage bonih)lders, will be
hard pushed to meet, MS the lowest es.
timate of damages in case the road is
held liable is placed at 100000
The drought in the Northwest, &c.
cording to the estimates of r. G. Dun
d Co., will cause an aggregate loss to
the farmers of that section of over
$500, 100000. A difference 10 pur.
chases of manufactured and imported
goods by the communities thus crippled
Is therefore inevitable, and the situa-
tion is not bettered by the wild specu
lation in lands and town lots through.
out many portions of the West. AS
generally happens In such cases, how.
ever, the losses to farmers by the
drought will probably prove less serious
than now roughly calculated,
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15

NOR EaAIH-Great Bargaihs ir Sold nj
Il onCe-TwO.story. and basement brick. all
mod irnps, on 10th 81 W; lot ~ feet front;
price only s0,C00.
Store and 7.room frame house on iath ST n
W; rents for $50 per month; price only $500.
j. W. ?. MYERS & SON, IisS Y ave.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15
FOR nEkT-..RODHS.


EOR RENT-d Unfurnished Rooms
u on list or I'd floor, sl5 pes month. 1881
lith stnw.
EOR RENT-3 Unrurnished Rooms,
II with bath; suitable for light housekeep-
ing; Sll per MONTH No, IL G st W.
LOR RENTING. Oh q street N w,
Il one large room for IS per month; one
large room, first floor, $40 per month; bath In
house; all conveniences.
LNOR RENT-O23 10th st, 2d story,
II bay.wlndow front room; private family;
sl2; vacant 18th; call after 8 p m; gentleman
preferred
EOR RENT-2d Floor Fur, Consist
II ting of rooms, alcovo, bay window;
single or en- suite; very reasonable to perna.
nent party; private family; no children or
other roomers; excellent table board next
door. No. ii05 18th st NV
EOR RENTAL S26 9th st N w, Two
Il large unfinished rooms on Cd floor;
water and bath on same floor: for $40.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15

NOR SALE-Two 5-Room Frame
Il houses, two squares north Of the Bound
ary, near 18th 81 extended, with 4,aJ0 feet of
land; price Sl.0i5.
j. w. p. MYERS S SON,
1t13 ave
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15
FOR SALE--.LOTS.

O00 O0O SQUARE FEET of
,OON,NOO ground lying adjacent to
latlvo prices.
OsTRANDER 3 sTALEY, 1iiO N ave-
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15

nor SALE-Fifteen Elegant Lots tn
II southwest section, near Md ave and
Smithsonian Institution; fine opportunity for
a builder; cheap and terms easy; on this prop
erty twenty-five houses can be erected and
ready sales made.
Lot on south side OF Rhode Island avenue.
near Iowa Clrclc; beautiful building lot; 81
feet front and so feet deep to a wide alley;
price moderate and terms easy.
Six brick houses in northwest section on
line Of Belt X. r. cars, now paying 10 per
cent; prlce e6,1t0.
Several new houses. rooms each; all mod
ern improvements; northwest section, near
lith st; price, $500.
on which nine houses can he erected and
ready sales obtained D desirable corner.
j. W. P. MYERS Il SON,
1llS Now York nYenlln.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15
EOR SlIE-HnIlSES

Tor SALE.
ilve.room pressed brick front houses, mod
imp: pay IL per cent. on investment; price
81 OC0 each.
-Four lots opposite above l5c persq u.
j. w. p. MYERS a son,
fIr9 ovp
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15

Beautiful business site on East Capitol st,
near Capitol. lot SOl6xG0; corner lot; price
sb,bC0. -
j. W. p. MYERS & SON.
1Io9 " v
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15

NOR BOW-BOATs for Hire, 90 to
Il Joseph Passeno's, 1874 Water sc, George
town, ID. G.; Georgetown ferry from foot of
Market 81 TO Arlington for passengers and
vehicles; boat every 10 minutes. Jos. Passeno.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15
PROPOSALS.
WANTED RElP..-FEAALE,

TIE fOiOt0fn1 ctlss or Gduefttsenlsnts, such
as Wahts, For Sale or Rent and similar Silllli
nOtices, four lines or less, one time, % cents,
hC0 times, 40 cents. three times, 80 cents.
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15

LOR SALE Good Business Property
4 IN West Washington, on 3gl st. bet o
and = SITS; nice store and dwelling attached;
price only $3.50. j. W. p. MYERS .S SON,
1il, uyn
The Washington critic., 1887-08-15

NOR SALE beautiful l3-Rpon
n house on Park st, just west Of lith ST.;
lot Is lC0 feet on Park st, rGnniug through TO
Sheridan ave, to depth of 210 feet.
Price, including elegant house. f0c per foot.
j. W. p. MYERS & son, lI2s Y Y ave.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-06-24

on Us at sight for our next months salary,
the clothes We have in the trunk, the ones
we have on and our scalp, and if he can
think of anything else we have that he
might fancy, that is his also. Somehow
we always hoped that God would forget
thousand things that we can't help re-
membering. 1t is refreshing to turn from
such Wisdom as this to the pleasant COM
mon sense of Fool. All. Here we are
again, M. Merryman: wait on the lady
please. What does the lady want?
Another balloon for the lady. No sir, do
not know why the lady's horse is like the
Wise Man. Why is the lady's horse like
the Wise Man! Because no matter how
fsr he runs, he is never nearer the centre
pole when he stops than when he begun,
Ell? And therefore-never comes to the
point? Very good; and agaiu: Because
he has four feet and only one head. And
therefore? Frances four times as much as
he thinks? Ha-ha very good! Once more!
Because be can only be trusted when he
is well rained and strongly curbed; very
good, indeed. And this time for the boys;
Because he never comes into the ring with
out .he clown. Wherefore. Mr. Merryman:
That the people may laugh so much at
the clown they will not see the horses
mistakes. And when is the ring like your
head. Master? Tell Us, then, Mr. Merry
man. After the performance, Master.
And why then more than at other times!
Because there's nothing in IT. Three
hurdles for the lady.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-06-24
The Man Who Laughs.


II remember" said an old physician of
Baltimore, lately, "that traveled4in 1888
in a stage coach across the Allegheny
Mountains froI. Cumberland to tho Ohio
river. In the coach were two friends,
young men and lawyers, who were going
out to settle in western Pennsylvania.
eve became well acquainted in the
long, leisurely journey. Both of my
fellow travellers were men of ability and
cultcre; both had good breeding and
kindly dispositions. But their temper
ments were widely different.
&c. never jOked and rarely smiled. If
a laughable story was told he listened
silently, thought over it an hour, and
then began to argue against its probab-
ility. II the morning was cloudy, he was
sure of a storm before night; if the
harness broke, he was positive we would
be detained all dao: If the coachman
drove fast, he knew the man was drunk,
and that our necks would be broken.
M, on the contrary, was a merry, light
hearted fellow, full of anecdOts and a
xuick reparteC. The weather was always
delightful for him, the meals delicious,
his companions the finest in the world
He saw every point in the landscape,
every fine outline in the trees, or tipt in
the field. He was like bee gathering q
droo of honey here, another there. His
comrade never knew there was honey to
gather. When they left US, 1 said:
There goes one man TO success; the
other to defeat
81 visited lately the city in which they
settled, and asked their history, being
anxious tosknow if my prophecy had
been correct. NJ. is still living, leading
iurist, man of great and benignant in
fuence. c. was dead. Worried himself
Into the grave said an old man who re
membered him.
The rule is unfailiug given two men of
equal talents, health and fortune; the one
who laughs will live longer than the other
and accomplish more work sn the world
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-06-24
Red Men With SKY Blue Eyes
WaSGirv-i,lt, Ster

Along the Red River valley is TO be
found one of the most curious popula-
uons to be found anywhere IN the world.
l refer to half and quarter bands. the de-
scendants of the Scotchmen VINO came to
this country i'll the days of The Rudson's
Bay company and their Indian wives.
They present a most peculiar combination
of the Scotch and Indian types, the dark
skin, high cheek-bones OF the Indian With
light hair and blue eyes of the Scotchmen.
Physically, they are a splendid race, being
1.-the, tall and muscular, and are the best
and most enduring runners | ever saw,
travelling hundreds of miles through the
woods in,the dead of winter with incred.
ibie rapidity. All speak French, but the
broad Scotch burr is perceptible in their
pronunciation, making their language
most remarkable one. They are famous
hunters and trapers, and, when not drunk,
very peaceabie. They took no Part in
the recent uprising in the Northwest, as
they have no affiliations with the French
half-breeds or Indians, but form a little
community by themselves, As vOyageurs
they are unequaled and are the happiest
beings l ever saw. They do no3 take
kindly to life in villages and towns and
are fast moving away before the advance
of civilization, but | fear that those who
take their place will not have theiI virtues.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-06-24
RUNNING THE BLOCKADE
How IA Scotch Sailor Carried Offa Cargo of Cot
ton Under Difficulties.

How Scotch Sailor Carried Offa Cargo of Cot
ton Under Difficulties.
The following story is told by Cham
ber's journal of how Capt. Wilson, who
ran the blockade seventeen times during
the war, ed a valuable cargo from a
federal blockading vessel.
He was in command of large block
ade runner which had safely entered one
of the southern ports. He attempted to
escape during fog in the evening: the
fog suddenly lifted and he found he had
nothing but fast pair of heels to rely
upon, for federal cruiser was within
range of him. The federal fred across
his bows, but the captain took no notice
beyond putting a little extra weight on
the safety valve. His decks were piled
high with cotton, which formed an e1-
cellcnt protection against small-arm fire.
The federal now opened the ball IN good
earnest, and shell after shell churned the
water into foam around, but net one
struck her. just as she was getting out
of range, however, a she'll penetrated the
side and lodged in the boiler, and the yes
sci was helpless. She had considerable
way on her, so, though striking, she was
headed for shore.
The federal ceased firing, and watched
the disabled vessel until at last she was
beached half full of water. Capt. Wilson
and his crew fed TO shore, and saw the
federal send off a boat 20 inspect their
capture. Satisfied that the vessel was
completely disabled the federal steamed
of to her station in the assured hope that
she had settled Capt Wilson this time.
The misfortune, however. did not daunt
him. He made his way to neighboring
plantation, obtained the assistance of
number of the hands, and as the captor
was out of sight and the tide had receded,
unloaded the bulk of the cotton. With
the assistance of blacksmith be repaired
the hull By riveting iron plates inside and
outside the shot hole filling TIE inter
space with tar and cottos. The water II
the boiler had put out the fuse of tie
shell: so extracting his iron visitor, he
riveted new plates over the hole and made,
with The assistance of the engineer,
strong if not very presentabse repair
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-06-24
A Little Deal In Lumber.
From, rhaT ar,;..,>r, ~ - f.,


An August lumbarman tells the follow
ing story of Sam Smith, one of the best
known lumbermen in the Penobscot re-
glon forty years ago, and who knew about
all..there was to be known of the Maine
forest. Smith failed and was left without
a red cent. He disappeared soon after
and for eight months was not heard from
One day he appeared in Bangor in
threadbare and ragged suit of clothes,
with an old white hat On his head and
general air of depression. There was
big land sale that day in which eleven
townships, all heavily wooded, were sold
by the State. A pool had been formed
by party of long-headed lumbermen to
buy the land for a song. One of them
suggested that Sam Smith be invited to
join the number, but the rest only laugh
ed at the idea of taking a street loafer.
what would be called a tramp nowadays.
into their councils. The bidding began.
all of the offers being ridiculously low.
smile went round the company as
Smith lounged in and bid slightly above
the others. Let it CO." said the pool
men; he can't pay dollar" The eleven
townships were accordingly knocked
down to him. But Sam soon showed
them that he had the best of the Joke.
From an inside pocket of his old coat he
pulled ovt the $4,000 required to be paid
down and offered to.pay more. This
placed him on his feet agasn. It after
ward transpired that Dave Pingree. of
Salem, was ?acking him1 and they real
lied over million Ghllars on the lumber
taken Off the 100000 acres insthose eleven
townshipt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-06-24
German RaNOnetS.

"a description was lately published"
says the ST James Gazette, "of how Ger
mans arrive alta certainty that their
swords will cut and their bayonets not
bend. The Austrians seem to be even
more particular, especially as regards
bayonets. In the first place the blade is
placed in kind of vice and bent in OPP
woiite directions alternately. Then a
blow is struck with the fiat of each side
upon block of hard wood. These tests
are made, not by hand, but by machines
constructed for the purpose. Next few
bayonets, taken haphazard from the heap
that Is being tested, are broken, and the
rough surface of the metal examined.
Finally the dimensions of each blade are
carefully tested by patterns, and the
slightest deviation from the pattern en-
tails the condemnation of the weapon.
In manufacturing, the steel is tempered
in wood fire: ane metal is heated to a
dark red color, and is cooled in river or
rain water. Divers other processes, too
technical to,be described here, are used
for hardening thr steel. The result is
surprising as it may seem to well reg
ulated war office) that the Austrian bay
onets not only look well on parade, but
will actually go into ouman body with
out doubling up"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-06-24
4 NnWsnaner Antnnuarinn-

Nearly every one in New York has
heard of Back Number" Budd, who puts
away every day 80 copies of each New
York newspaper to sell them to custom
ers years hence at 800 to 5000 per cen:
profit. 1t is reported that he once re
ceived $500 for single newspaper. Re
Gently he was called upon by some Kan
sas men, among whom was Senator
Ingalls,, who asked his assistance in pro
curing a complete file of the Leavenworth
journal for the two years that it was I'M
der the management of John Henderson,
during the agitation that resulted in the
LecomptOn constitutional convention and
the establishing of Kansas as free State
The file was desired for the Kansas His
torical Society, and they were willing to
paw $4,000 for it,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-06-24
The Excuse of an Angler.
LIIr1nrn

81 called to see if there was anything
the matter with your husband" said Mrs.
Merritt dropping in for chat, hav en't
seen anything of him for couple of days.
Hes been away fishing, my DEAR" re-
piled Mrs. Brown, and just got back this
morning"
Did he catch any?" asked Mrs. Merritt.
becoming interested.
Yes, indeed, was the proud reply;
Brown is an expert angler and landed 200
brook trout"
won't you give me enough for dinner?'
pleaded Mrs. Merritt; we all like trout so
very much"
Il can't, my dear" was the innocent re-
ply. You see, it is so early in the season
that the fish were very small, aud Brown
put them back in the lake as soon as he
caught them. He says he'll go back in a
month or so, when they have grown big.
and then I'll give you all you want